Supporter since 2017. They say: 'As a socially responsible company we'd rather trade a little comfort for a healthy planet, straws are an unnecessary evil'

Helen's Heavenly Bulk Foods

2/29 James Street Burleigh Heads QLD, 4220.

Supporter since 2017. Introducing re-usable straws to their customers.

Mr. Paisley's Cafe

88 Cawarra road, Caringbah NSW

Supporter since 2017. Use biodegradable straws and push the use of Keep Cups. They say- “At Mr Paisley’s we want to part of the solution, not a part of the problem. It just comes down to caring about what you do and what sort of impact your willing to leave."

The Left Bank

15 riverside Road, East Fremantle, WA

Supporter since 2017. Stopped giving out straws in their venue. They say:

"The use of plastic straws is within our control, so we decided to make the smart and responsible choice to stop their use! A small act that can go a long way….and we love turtles!

Artezen

1/234 Naturaliste Tce, Dunsboough 6281

Supporter since 2017. Tackling disposable straws and coffee cups!

The Big Goose

233 Mornington Tyabb Road Moorooduc Vic 3933

Supporter since 2017. The Big Goose says: "No to straws! We have a responsibility to our animals to keep them safe and healthy. By eliminating straws from our cafe we not only protect our animals we help the environment at the same time!"

Freddie Wimpoles

125 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 3182, Melbourne VIC

Supporter since 2017. Uses biodegradable straws.

The Henry Austin

29-31 Chesser St, Adelaide, 5000 SA

Supporter since 2017. Doing things a touch differently- everything is structured around sustainability.

Mountain Goat Beer

80 North Street, Richmond , VIC

Supporter since 2017. Don't- and never have- served straws in their bar.

The Glass House

Brooke Street Pier, Hobart, 7000

Supporter since 2017. Use stainless steel straws in all drinks.

The Merton Hotel

38 Victoria Road, Rozelle, NSW, 2039

Supporter since 2017. Use stainless steel straws in all drinks.

Bar Liberty

234 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065

Supporter since 2017. They say: "At Bar Liberty we have always believed in reducing waste. When we opened straws were the first to go as we saw them as not only wasteful but also not needed in our drinks. "

Gurdy's

349 King Street, Newtown, NSW, 2042

Supporter since 2017. They do not give out plastic straws

The Newtown Hotel

174 King Street, Newtown, NSW, 2042

Supporter since 2017. They only give out straws on request and will transition to a plastic alternative. They say: "We are committed to eliminating plastic straws from our venue and aim to make our customers think twice about unnecessary waste"

University of Woolongong UniBar

Building 12, University of Woolongong, NSW, 2522

Supporter since 2017. They say "We decided to remove plastic straws because they're unnecessary. Something that can have a life span of 2 secs and takes 200 years to break down sounds pretty ridiculous to us"

Occy's Food & Brews

Shop 12/34 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough, WA, 6281

Supporter since 2017. They say "We decided to remove plastic straws because they're unnecessary. Something that can have a life span of 2 secs and takes 200 years to break down sounds pretty ridiculous to us"

The SG

32 York Street, Sydney, 2000

Supporter since 2017. They say: "We've been thinking about it for ages and just thought F'it let's just do it."

Preachers

5 Knopwood St, Hobart, TAS

Supporter since 2017. They took the Straw Free July challenge and have decided to continue not serving plastic straws

Touche Hombre

233 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC

Supporter since 2017. They took the Straw Free July challenge and have decided to continue not serving plastic straws

Shadowboxer Bar and Kitchen

302 Toorak Road, South Yarra, VIC

Supporter since 2017. They took the Straw Free July challenge and have decided to continue not serving plastic straws

The Theater Royal Hobart

29 Campbell Street, Hobart, 7000

Supporter since 2017. They took the Straw Free July challenge and have decided to continue not serving plastic straws

The Queensberry Hotel

593 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC

Supporter since 2017. They took the Straw Free July challenge and have decided to continue not serving plastic straws

CK Coffee Bar and Wholefoods

17 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, 4557

Supporter since 2017.

Harold Park Hotel

70A Ross Street, Glebe, NSW, 2037

Supporter since 2017. Took part in the Straw Free July challenge and decided to adopt the no straw policy permanently! They say: "Until Australia gets up to international standard with true biodegradable plastics we will have paper straws when requested, but drinks are now served as standard with no straw."

Nightjar Festival

Geelong and Torquay

Supporter since 2017.

Borruso's Pizza and Pasta

1/59-65 Strathallen Avenue, Northbridge, NSW

Supporter since 2017.

Small Bar Erskine

48 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Supporter since 2017.

Small Bar Crows Nest

85 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest, NSW, 2065

Supporter since 2017.

Small Bar Kirribilli

1-3 Broughton Street, Kirribilli, NSW, 2000

Supporter since 2017.

Bar One Six One

161 High Street, Prahran, VIC, 3181

Supporter since 2017. Straws on request only, and transitioning to re-usable stainless steel.

Song Hotel Sydney

5-11 Wentworth Ave, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Supporter since 2017. They say: "We are a not for profit. 100% of our Song Kitchen profits go directly to the YWCA NSW for programs and services supporting women and children escaping domestic violence". A pretty amazing venue.

Lambys Tavern

66 Brougham Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

Supporter since 2017. They say: "We will be starting off by only giving out straws on request, and advertising to patrons to help them understand and hopefully make them reconsider their choices whilst out drinking"

The Royal Albert Hotel

140 Commonwealth Street, Surrey Hills, NSW, 2010

Supporter since 2017!

Wah Wah Gee

10 Western Foreshore Road, Geelong, VIC, 3220

Supporter since 2017! They say: "We are very excited to become part of the movement!"

College Lawn Hotel

36 Greville Street, Prahran, VIC, 3181

Supporter since 2017!

Long Reef Golf Club

Anzac Ave, Collaroy, NSW, 2097

Supporter since 2017! They Say: "Our venue is located on the water’s edge in Collaroy. With a marine reserve on our door step we really wanted to start making a change to get rid of the plastic problem. We have just changed over to paper straws available at our bar with plastic straws only given out on request."

Edge Geelong

1/6-8 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, VIC, 3220

Supporter since 2017!

The Brunswick Hotel

596 Brunswick Street, New Farm, QLD, 4005

Supporter since 2017! They say: "I guess that main reason why we decided to cut out the straws is because we realised how large of an impact we can make as a business by reducing something so unnecessary like a straw. It's actually exciting to be a part of such a huge cultural mind-shift."

Denny's Kitchen

66 Brougham Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

Supporter since 2017! They say: ‘At Dennys Kitchen we are all really excited about becoming a part of this change towards a more environmentally friendly future for our industry and our customers!’

Belgian Beer Cafe

347 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000

Supporter since 2017! They say: "I watched the documentary "Straws" about a month ago and have been looking for a way to implement it at work!"

Bald Faced Stag Hotel

345 Parramatta Road, Leichardt, NSW, 2040

Supporter since 2017! They say: "Doing our part"

The White Bar

129 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182

Supporter since 2017! They say: "Without oceans life on earth can not exist”

The Portsea Hotel

3746 Point Nepean Road, Portsea, VIC 3944

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

The Portsea Hotel is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Lucky Coq

179 Chapel Street, Windsor, VIC, 3181

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

The Lucky Coq is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Bimbo Deluxe

376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

Bimbo Deluxe is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Half Moon

120 Church Street, Brighton, VIC, 3186

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

Half Moon is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Colonial Brewing Co

89 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

The Colonial Brewing Co. is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Robert Burns Hotel

376 Smith Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

The Robert BurnsHotel is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

The Penny Black

420 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC, 3056

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

The Penny Black is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

The Ville Resort

Sir Lesley Theiss Drive, Townsville, QLD, 4810

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

The Ville Resort is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

The Islington

321 Davey Street, Hobart, TAS, 7004

Supporter since 2017!

The Royal on the Waterfront

60 Royal Street, East Perth, WA, 6004

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

The Royal is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Print Hall

125 St George's Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

Print Hall is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

The Raffles Hotel

70-72 Canning Beach Road, Applecross, WA, 6153

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet"

The Raffles Hotel is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Colonial Brewing Co.

Osmington Road, Margaret River, WA, 6285

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet'.

Colonial Brewing Co. is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

The Apple Daily

125 St George's Road, Perth, WA 6000

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet'.

The Apple Daily is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Small Print Baker and Roastery

125 St George's Road, Perth, WA, 6000

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet'.

Small Print is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Bob's Bar

125 St George's Road, Perth, WA, 6000

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet'.

Bob's Bar is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Daintree EcoLodge and Spa

20 Mossman-Daintree Road, Daintree, QLD, 4873

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet'.

Daintree EcoLodge is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

Orpheus

Great Barrier Reef, QLD,

Supporter since 2017! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet'.

Orpheus is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

The Village Narellan

326 Camden Valley Way, Narellan, NSW, 2567

Supporter since 2017! They say: 'We also only use 100% recycled bar napkins and dinner napkins. We have also had our toilets installed so that they recycle the water you use to wash your hands, to refill the cistern, eliminating water wastage.'

Drink Co

Shop 10, 33 Salamanca Place, Hobart, TAS, 7000

Supporter since 2017! They say: 'We have never had plastic straws and use paper bags. We try to be 100% plastic free 100% of the time!'

Supporter since 2018! They say: 'We are in a such beautiful place as Noosa with National Parks and wild life, so we are more than happy to be a part of it! Very Proud! Let’s keep the surf reserve clean.'

Botanical

169 Domain Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC, 3141

Supporter since 2018! They say: "The way we are going we are slowly drowning in plastic, we are proud to say we choose to not serve straws which end up in our oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our planet'.

Botanical is part of the Colonial Leisure Group

The Triffid

7-9 Stratton Street, Newstead, QLD, 4006

Supporter since 2018! They say: 'Our plan is to completely faze out plastic straws and have paper straws only when requested'

The Old Bar

74-76 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, 3065

Supporter since 2017! Have been giving out straws on request only, and are looking into alternatives to plastic.

Karova Lounge

15 Field Street, Ballarat, VIC, 3350

Supporter since 2018! They say: 'We are just trying to do our little bit to reduce plastic waste'.

Frogmore Creek City

7/18 Hunter Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000

Supporter since 2018! They serve stainless steel straws in their cocktails

E For Ethel

Shop 7, 116 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5006

Supporter since 2018! They say: 'We've spent the last year thinking about customers drinking practices, altering our drink vessels to be more sippable, changing our packaging to Vegware and are currently serving drinks without straws, but having them on offer.'

Iddy Biddy

Shop 35, 37 Blessington Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182

Supporter since 2018! They say: 'Both as individuals and as a venue we strongly believe in caring for our world and all that inhabit it. We care about our environmental impact and reducing our use of plastic."

Moo Gourmet Burgers

Bondi, Coogee, Newtown, Manly- NSW

Supporter since 2018! But they have been straw-free since 2009, and active supporters of the community through fundraising.

Kneading Ruby

5 Crown Lane, Woolongong, NSW, 2500

Supporter since 2018! They say: 'With the amount of straws being used, destroying and endangering marine life, we just want to do our little bit to help reduce our impact.'

The Den

63 Salamanca Place, Hobart, TAS, 7000

Supporter since 2018!

Our Partners

The Last Straw is one of many groups working to end the use of plastic straws and other single use disposables. We are proud to be associated with the following organizations:

The Last Straw on the great Barrier Reef

The Last Straw of the Great Barrier Reef is a sister campaign of The last Straw Australia. They are an Initiative to remove all plastic straws off commercial vessels operating on the Great Barrier Reef. To date, they have signed up over 30 vessels that operate on the Great Barrier Reef to go straw free.

My Green World

My Green World aims to develop innovative and educational platforms and resources that enhance the efforts of global wildlife and environmental conservation and engage and inspire young global citizens to participate in unique charitable initiatives and educational programs.

Plastic Pollution Coalition

Plastic Pollution Coalition is a global alliance of individuals, organizations, businesses and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impact on humans, animals, the ocean and the environment.

The amazing students at Benowa State High School!

Benowa State High School are active in their community in trying to reduce waste and make a positive impact in their community. They say: "As leaders of tomorrow, we want to make changes now that will benefit our future and the future for those who come after us."

Plastic Free Noosa

Plastic Free Noosa is part of the Boomerang Alliance, and working to eliminate single use plastics in their home town of Noosa.